Conflict

New book by NGI’s CEO! “At the Center of the World in Ethiopia”

November 15, 2022NGIAdminAntiracism, Conflict, Crisis, Humanitarian, Uncategorized

NGI’s CEO, Dr. Steven Were Omamo, has just published a new book titled, “At the Center of the World in Ethiopia.” It is available on available on Amazon and Apple Books, both paperback and ebook versions. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Center-World-Ethiopia-Steven-Omamo-ebook/dp/B0BJTCFFZ3 Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/at-the-center-of-the-world-in-ethiopia/id6443926761 Please grab a copy and spread the word! ========== At the Center of the […]

Strategic Priorities for Food System Strengthening and Transformation: Insights from the NGI Food System Index and Typology

April 18, 2022June 2, 2022NGIAdminAgricultural Transformation, Agrifood, Conflict, Crisis, Food System, Hunger, Transformation

Strategic Priorities for Food System Strengthening and Transformation: Insights from the NGI Food System Index and Typology High performing food systems are fundamental to prospects for achieving major global goals, particularly Zero Hunger. But hunger is on the march again due to climate shocks, COVID-19, and conflict, including the ongoing war in Ukraine. New […]

How conflict drives hunger – six channels through the food system

January 24, 2022June 2, 2022NGIAdminConflict, Crisis, Humanitarian, Hunger

Much has been said and written of late about the linkages between conflict and hunger. Typically, two claims are made. First, that conflict breeds hunger. This claim is supported by ample evidence. Second, that hunger contributes to conflict. Support for this claim is largely anecdotal, but perhaps the lack of definitive evidence of causality […]